For around US$200 a night you can get a great room in Osaka. Here are our favourite mid-range and business hotels in Osaka.
Twin room at The Imperial Hotel
We define mid-range hotels as hotels that cost between ¥20,000 (US$136) and ¥50,000 (US$341) per room/per night. This is the real sweet spot for accommodation in Osaka.
Here are our favorite mid-range and business hotels in Osaka, all personally inspected:
Standard twin room at The Leben Osaka
Hotel the Leben Osaka (Minami)
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The Leben is one of those places that gets everything right and the prices are extremely reasonable given the quality and the convenient location. If you can’t be bothered to scroll through a bunch of listings, then look no further – you’ll love the Leben.
Grand King room at the voco Osaka Central
voco Osaka Central (Central Osaka)
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Located roughly midway between the crucial districts of Kita and Minami, the voco Osaka Central offers amazing value for the price. Indeed, rates here sometimes dip into the budget range.
Hotel Brighton City Deluxe Corner Room
Hotel Brighton City Osaka Kitahama (Central Osaka)
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Near Kitahama subway station and within walking distance of Osaka Castle, this hotel doesn’t have the most convenient location, but it makes up for it with larger-than-average rooms, excellent service and competitive rates.
Superior Double Room at the Imperial Hotel Osaka
Imperial Hotel Osaka (Kita)
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Located along the Okawa River, Imperial Hotel Osaka is a classy hotel with spacious rooms, great views, and top-notch restaurants. If you’re visiting during cherry blossom season, you’ll be treated to the sight of the Okawa River banks all abloom with gorgeous sakura trees, too!
Cross Hotel Osaka Cross Floor King Room
Cross Hotel Osaka (Minami)
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For a reasonably-priced, stylish, modern hotel with clean and comfortable rooms, Cross Hotel Osaka is just the ticket. It’s great for visitors who want to be near all the action happening in Dotonbori.
Westin Osaka Corner Twin Suite
The Westin Osaka (Kita)
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The Westin Osaka is a large international-class hotel with all the facilities you expect and spacious, comfortable rooms and reasonable rates for this class.
Hotel Nikko Osaka Standard Twin
Hotel Nikko Osaka (Minami)
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Enjoying a brilliant location, overlooking the north end of Shinsaibashi (and directly over a subway stop), the Nikko is a fantastic hotel. Considering the style and service, the rooms here are very good value.
Hotel the Grandee guest room
Hotel the Grandee (Minami)
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A charming mid-range boutique hotel located near Shinsaibashi, Hotel the Grandee offers spacious, tastefully decorated rooms in the heart of the city. A free drink every evening at the hotel lounge doesn’t hurt, either!
The Bridge Hotel Shinsaibashi twin room
The Bridge Hotel Shinsaibashi (Minami)
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Besides the comfortable rooms and great location, the Bridge Hotel Shinsaibashi stands out for its fun value-added guest services like free ramen and fun cultural workshops. A great choice for first-time visitors to Osaka who want to mingle with other hotel guests and make friends.
Hotel Bali Tower Panorama Room
Hotel Bali Tower Osaka Tennoji (Tennoji Area)
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This unusual and zany Bali-themed hotel, only a short walk north of JR Tennoji Station, is on the low end of the mid-range category. The rooms are clean, stylish and well kept. The range of services and freebies for guests really sets Hotel Bali Tower Osaka Tennoji apart from the rest!
City Plaza Osaka Superior Twin
City Plaza Osaka (Central Osaka)
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With friendly staff, a rooftop spa, and open-air hot spring baths free for guest use, City Plaza Osaka in Honmachi is a great little hotel in central Osaka.
Mitsui Garden Moderate Twin
Mitsui Garden Hotel Osaka Premier (Kita)
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Located a 5-minute walk from Higobashi Subway Station, Mitsui Garden Hotel Osaka Premier has comfortable rooms at decent prices. We like the onsen hot spring bath on the 16th floor, and the complimentary shuttle service to and from JR Osaka Station makes getting to the shopping area a breeze!
Hilton Osaka Executive King
Hilton Osaka (Kita)
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Just two minutes away from JR Osaka Station on foot, the Hilton Osaka is a large Western-style hotel with all the facilities you expect from this international chain. Think fabulous city views from spacious rooms.
Dotonbori Hotel twin room
Dotonbori Hotel (Minami)
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This comfortable little hotel with a superb location right in the heart of Dotombori is a great choice for someone who wants to explore Osaka’s nightlife.
Hotel 88 Superior Twin
Hotel 88 Shinsaibashi (Minami)
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Located down a quiet side street in Minami, the unassuming Hotel 88 Shinsaibashi is near enough all the action and bright lights of Dotonbori, but low-key enough to make your stay pleasant and relaxing.
Hotel Hankyu Respire quad room
Hotel Hankyu Respire Osaka (Kita And Umeda)
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Hotel Hankyu Respire Osaka is a comfortable and reasonably priced hotel located above a huge shopping and dining complex and steps from Osaka and Umeda Stations. It’s a very convenient place to be based in Osaka and it’s got some quad rooms which are good for families.
More Information
- Location is crucial in Osaka, so check out our Where To Stay In Osaka page.
- For some more excellent choices, check out our Best New Osaka Hotels page.
- For an overview of Osaka accommodations, check out our Osaka Hotels page.
Where Are These Places Located?
See these places on the Inside Osaka Google map:- Open the Osaka map
- You will see the list of places on the left hand side. (Click the 3-line icon in the top left corner if not). Scroll down or use the map search (the magnifying glass icon) to find the place you want.
- Click the name of the place in the list. Its location pin will be highlighted on the map.
- Map pins are color coded - BLUE: Hotels / Ryokan / Guesthouses | VIOLET: Ryokan | PINK: Places to Eat | GREEN: Shops | YELLOW: Things to See and Do
- If you're using the map on your phone, open the map and then search for the name of the place. The map will then zoom in on its location.
Osaka Vacation Checklist
- For all the essentials in a brief overview, see my First Time In Osaka guide
- Check Osaka accommodation availability and pricing on Booking.com and Agoda.com - often you can book with no upfront payment and free cancellation
- Need tips on where to stay? See my one page guide Where To Stay In Osaka
- You can buy shinkansen (bullet train) tickets online from Klook - popular routes include Tokyo to Osaka, Osaka to Kyoto and Osaka to Tokyo
- You can buy an eSim to activate in Japan or buy a data-only SIM card online for collection when you arrive at Tokyo's Narita or Haneda Airports or Kansai International Airport. You can also rent an unlimited data pocket wifi router
- View my comprehensive Packing List For Japan
- Compare flight prices and timings to find the best Japan flight deals
- If you're visiting more than one city, you might save money with a Japan Rail Pass – see if it's worth it for you
- World Nomads offers simple and flexible travel insurance. Buy at home or while traveling and claim online from anywhere in the world
- Do you want help planning your trip? Chris Rowthorn and his team of Japan experts at Japan Travel Consulting can help
